KCFN
Broadcast areaWichita
Frequency91.1 MHz
Programming
FormatConservative Christian radio
AffiliationsAmerican Family Radio
Ownership
OwnerAmerican Family Association
History
First air date
April 23, 1978[1]
Former call signs
KSDA (1978-1982)[2]
KSOF (1982-1992)[2]
KZZD (1992-1993)[2]
Technical information
Facility ID1692
ClassC1
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT148 meters (486 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
38°1′9.00″N 97°23′1.00″W / 38.0191667°N 97.3836111°W / 38.0191667; -97.3836111
Links
WebcastListen live
Websiteadr.net

KCFN (91.1 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a Conservative Christian radio format.[3] Licensed to Wichita, Kansas, United States, the station serves the Wichita area. The station is owned by American Family Association and is an affiliate of American Family Radio.[4]

History

The station began broadcasting on April 23, 1978, holding the call sign KDSA, and was owned by the Defenders School of the Air.[5][1] In 1981, the station was sold to Friends University for $100,000.[6] Its call sign was changed to KSOF the following year.[2] KSOF aired a classical music/fine arts format.[7][8]

In 1992, the station was sold to New Life Fellowship for $205,000, and it adopted a Christian contemporary format.[8][9][10] On June 15, 1992, its call sign was changed to KZZD and on July 12, 1993, its call sign was changed to KCFN.[2] In 1994, the station was sold to American Family Association for $275,000, and it became an affiliate of American Family Radio.[11][12][13]

References

  1. ^ a b Broadcasting Yearbook 1980, Broadcasting, 1980. p. C-88. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c d e Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
  3. ^ "KCFN Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  4. ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Archived from the original on 2010-03-01.
  5. ^ History Cards for KCFN, fcc.gov. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
  6. ^ "Ownership Changes", Broadcasting. December 14, 1981. p. 75. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
  7. ^ Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1984, Broadcasting, 1984. p. B-101. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
  8. ^ a b "Wichita Preacher Disputes Financial Allegations", Radio & Records. May 29, 1992. p. 4. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
  9. ^ Unmacht, Robert; Brazier, David K.; McCrummen, Pat; Fischer, Debra L. (1992). The M Street Radio Directory. 1992/93 Edition. p. 172. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
  10. ^ Application Search Details – BALED-19910729HK, fcc.gov. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
  11. ^ "Transactions", Radio & Records. May 27, 1994. p. 8. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
  12. ^ "AFR Stations". American Family Radio. March 13, 2000. Archived from the original on August 15, 2000. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
  13. ^ Application Search Details – BALED-19940506GE, fcc.gov. Retrieved June 26, 2019.

External links

Radio stations in the Wichita, Kansas, metropolitan area
American Family Radio member stations
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